Eastern Resurgence

The prestigious national event Negenahira Navodaya (Eastern Resurgence) was held at the Independence Square, Colombo on July 19 with President Mahinda Rajapaksa presiding as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

The national ceremony will mark the comprehensive victory and the liberation of the East from the LTTE and felicitate, sans any racial, religious or political bias, the Armed Forces who had contributed to this humanitarian effort, sources said.

Symbolising the triumphant completion of the operations, the Armed Forces Chiefs presented a ?Parchment? Sannasa at this ceremony to President Rajapaksa.

The national flag was fluttering high at every household, religious institution, public and private business or other establishment and motor vehicle, to mark this event which is considered second only to the Independence Day?, and held in appreciation of the services of the War Heroes, in defeating the LTTE in the East.

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